Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2097 — An Act ensuring transparency in research funding

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act ensuring transparency in research funding

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  • Section 42B of Chapter 63 of the General Laws

    (f) A corporation under this section shall be required to: (1) disclose the amount, type, and source of all current and pending research support received by, or expected to be received by, the corporation for all qualified exemption years; (2) certify that the disclosure is current, accurate, and complete; and (3) agree to update such disclosure at request at any time determined appropriate.

    This change requires corporations to disclose and certify research support information.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2097 do?
An Act ensuring transparency in research funding
Who sponsors S2097?
S2097 is sponsored by John C. Velis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2097?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S2097?
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